Clone Of The Great Serpent(Part-3)
Apollo stared at the swirling fire and wind, his breathing labored and parts of his body bleeding.
Fighting the Great Serpent for at least twenty minutes was exhausting. Every time he took a step, the serpent would appear in front of him, forcing them into close combat. The creature's fists and kicks inflicted damage but never enough to kill him outright. It felt as if the serpent was programmed not to deal a fatal blow in one hit. But Apollo knew that if he didn't retreat, the accumulated damage would eventually kill him.
If he didn't take a step, his opponent wouldn't either. Apollo used those brief moments of stillness to gather his thoughts and heal his injuries, prolonging the fight.
Gathering the surrounding Qi, he slowly patched up his wounds. As he did so, an idea sparked in his mind.